brandonw has released PS3Jig for the PS3. PS3Jig is a homebrew program for the PSP that emulates the official Sony “jig” stick for entering Factory/Service mode. All you need to do is attach a USB cable between your PS3 and PSP, run the program, and turn on your PS3, just like any other downgrade/service mode method.

To quote:

AS OF THIS WRITING, THERE IS NO WAY TO EXIT FACTORY/SERVICE MODE ON PS3 FIRMWARE VERSION 3.56, SO DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS ON PS3 FIRMWARE VERSION 3.56 UNTIL YOU READ OTHERWISE ELSEWHERE!

Keep in mind that I’m not a PSP developer, and that I know very little about homebrew for it; my ability to answer questions about how to run it and troubleshoot any issues is severely limited.

This application is open source and has no license attached to it, so you’re free to do whatever you want with it; but please don’t slap your name on it and call it your own, it’s just rude.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the main purpose of this?
To enter Factory/Service Mode on your PS3 using your PSP. This is typically used to downgrade your PS3′s firmware version to something that supports homebrew/backups, or you can use it to unbrick some PS3s from a firmware flash gone bad.

Will this cause any permanent damage to my PSP?
Not that I know of, but don’t blame me if it does.

Do I need a special cable for this?
No, you just need a standard A<->mini-B USB cable. Among many other uses, it’s the cable used to charge/sync PS3 controllers. You have one of these.

What firmware version does my PS3 need to be on for this to work?
As of this writing, you need to be on firmware version 3.55 or earlier. DO NOT USE IT ON FIRMWARE VERSION 3.56 OR HIGHER UNTIL YOU READ OTHERWISE ELSEWHERE.

What firmware version does my PSP need to be on for this to work?
Honestly, I don’t know. This requires kernel mode, so as of this writing (and to the best of my knowledge), version 6.35 or lower. It runs on my PSP-1001 5.50 GEN-D.

I get an error when I run it on the PSP! What’s wrong?
I really don’t know.

How do I get this on my PSP?
The same way you do with any other PSP homebrew. Do some reading and/or googling.

It didn’t work! What’s wrong?!
Try it multiple times. I have noticed through a hardware USB analyzer that sometimes the PSP doesn’t send the jig challenge response correctly, despite the PSP saying it did.

Will this work on the PSP Slim? 2000? 3000?
I honestly don’t know.

It locked up my PSP when I tried to exit! Why?
I honestly don’t know. Pull the battery, re-insert it, and turn it back on.

What tools did you use to compile/build this?
PSPSDK.

Where’s the latest source at?
http://brandonw.net/svn/pspstuff/PS3Jig/trunk/.

What dongle ID does this use?
0xAAAA. It can easily be changed and re-compiled in the source. I didn’t provide a UI for it because it’s unlikely anyone will ever need to change it.

You know, you’re really late on this.
I don’t care.

I thought you said this couldn’t be done! And yet here it is, prick. What’s with the lying?
I said you couldn’t implement the PSGroove/PSJailbreak exploit on it, and that’s still true. Emulating the Sony official jig stick for Factory/Service Mode is different, and the PSP can do it. I didn’t see anyone else doing it, so I did.

How can I scream at you / profess my undying love / throw money at you via PayPal / give a simple thanks / etc.?
brandonlw@gmail.com.

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As you all know, FreePlay teased us all with the exploit for the PSPGo some time ago

Well now ironically after the release of 6.20, the exploit was released for the public and is available for download.

Quote from FreePlay:

“I told you it wasn’t fake, but some of you still didn’t believe me. You need firmware 6.10 or below, and the game (now known as Archer Maclean’s Mercury) of course. The exploit was patched in 6.20, and the PSN version of the game was updated to require 6.20. The eLoader isn’t happening at all unless I can get a 6.10 firmware dump from the Go, which this exploit can’t do. It would probably be best to wait until an XMB-based exploit comes along… game-based exploits are too easy to block.”

YouTube – PSP Go: Firmware 6.20 released – the exploit was patched…

Download Link:

PSP Go Exploit, works on FW ≤ 6.10 only (uploaded by Tcraw)

First posted on HaxNetwork.net by Tcraw.

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Sony have released the new 6.20 official firmware which includes a new Digital comic reader for comics that will be available off PSN this December.

Changelog:

• Digital Comics Reader – PlayStation Network Digital Comics is a new service launching in December. It will allow you to download hundreds of classic and new comics from the PlayStation Store and read them page by page or frame by frame on your PSP system. Firmware update (v6.20) includes the Digital Comics reader application, which you’ll find under a new section called “Extras” on the XMB. Please note, the comic reader is an additional download; once you’ve loaded (v6.20) onto your system, simply click on the comic reader icon under “Extras” to download it to your PSP. In addition, you’ll be able to try out a free digital comic sample from the service soon. Visit www.playstationcomics.com for more information.
• Export video/photo playlists – This is a new feature that allows you to export your video and photo playlists from your PC to your PSP system through Media Go. Download the latest version of Media Go (v1.3) for this and a few additional enhancements.

Download Links:

US PSP 6.20 OFW (Sony Servers)

EU PSP 6.20 OFW (Sony Servers)

Team GEN have done it again by releasing Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D and a quick update for it. This update includes many bug fixes, patches, and allows games requiring FW +5.55 to be run without patching them manually.

Changelog:

• All features of 5.50 GEN-B2 are available.
• Ability to run 5.51+ games without having to patch them (UMD or ISO).
• Possibility to launch PSN demos requiring 5.51+ without having to patch them (as MGS for example).
• Possibility to connect to the Playstation Store by using MEDIAGO, to retrieve games and goodies without having to install Fake USB or other complicated stuff.
• Possibility to use the XGEN Updater to install the official firmware 6.10 (use it only if you have a Pandora XGEN to be able to return later in Custom firmware)
• 480×272 AVC Videos are supported

Changelog for GEN-D2:

• Evangelion anti-CFW patch fix
• Fix Wlan TKIP in game loop: pes 2009, fifa, motorstorm, GTA:CW etc.
• Fix video output with 5.5X and 6.X games like GTA Chinatowns War
• Fixed recovery menu with make Pandora and make battery normal
• Removed splash screen http://www.pspgen.com but you have another spash screen in red color for let you know if the decrypter work

Some problems with specific games:

• If Evangelion doesn’t work: Skip the intro.
• Use your own ISO and not a downloaded/pirated one. They’re gutted and often crap.
• If Full Metal Alchemist doesn’t work: At first launch create your profile. When done, choose an option like “free Battle Mode” and you are then returned to the start menu with an alert “Caution.” At this point, quit and relaunch. All works fine now because the profile was created.

Download links:
PSP CFW 5.50 GEN-D

PSP CFW 5.50 GEN-D2

~MohamamdAG

Team Typhoon just uploaded a youtube video showing us proof of concept that they managed to fully hack the PSPGo and run custom firmware 6.10 on it. Don’t get too excited though, Team Typhoon said that “this will never be released to the general public or anyone else at all”. Whats this new fad of making exploit then teasing everyone else with it, its beyond me.

This video is for bragging rights ONLY (since it’s very cool nowadays) and shows our Proof of Concept 6.10 Custom Firmware running on the PSPgo. This will never be released to the general public or anyone else at all whether you are a dev or not, this is Team Typhoon internal material, we have no reason whatsoever to waste a perfectly good exploit. So don’t ask for release dates. We don’t care about your complaining, whining and everything remotely related and it’s your own damn fault since you brought this on yourselves. Better version of the video showcasing more homebrew coming next week. Thanks go to Sony for this awesome piece of new hardware, finally a decent hardware revision. Also thanks to all historied PSP Homebrew developers for paving the way for us to be able to do this.

PSP hacker FreePlay has released video proof for his PSP Go exploit (Hello World).  You can view the video at the read more link. There is  however a catch, FreePlay has stated that he will not be releasing the exploit unless there is a good reason to. The exploit does NOT write to the flash (just usermode), so this would not lead to CFW, ISO loaders etc. FP does mention that this IS patchable so technically the refusal to release can most likely be in our favor.

The folks over at the GamesRadar office have received a PSP Go and they present to us the unboxing of the new PSP:

With the new PS3 Slim price drop, the $250 price tag does seem a bit too hefty for the new PSP, don’t you think?

The latest CFWEnabler was just released for the PSP. What is CFWEnabler? It is aprogram that activates the functions of the M33 custom firmware using ChickHen (works on PSP-300/TA-088v3).

3.50 Changes:

- Fixed a bug with the game for the network infrastructure (if you fail to function properly it is necessary to return to change the version.txt in this version, simply reescribelo in the menu)
- Improved system for updating network.
- Improved system distorts the direction of Mac
- Improved system plugins (yes, again …)
- Enhanced the program’s inception, is now a second faster.
- Increase the limit of error in the installation 10.

Grab the full update log, how to and download below:
[Download]

Dashhacker has released the Windows version of OPR along with the source code.

* Add joystick support with a default SIXAXIS/DS3 button map.
* Add proper audio+video synchronization (added a quick hack for now).
* Add ability to set/manage buffering and bit-rate profiles.
* Add error messages to the player instead of just bailing silently.
* Implement power-on support.
* Clean-up and document API.

You need a modded/hacked PSP to do this, grab the windows version below:
[Download OPRv1.1 WINDOWS]

Source code + on going updates available here:
[Open-RP Source]

Well it certainly was no lie, a week ago we told you about a hacker by the name of Dashhacker who had managed to reverse engineer the PS3 remote play feature, today he has released his first beta version of his application. Right now it is for only MAC’s (Intel based), PC version is expected next week. So those who are new to this, what does it do? Basically you can now control your PS3 via laptop, iPhone, pretty much most hand held devices/PDA’s . Currently for this you need a MAC (intel based) computer, and a hacked PSP to export remote play settings.

More information, how-to and everything you need can be grabbed via download below:
[Download OpenRemotePlay[MAC] Beta]

MaTiAz has discovered a TIFF exploit on PSP’s running on firmware 5.03. The current release version is only for PSP-1000 units, there is a separate release planned for the slim PSP’s (2000/3000). MaTiAz also promises more exciting news very soon and we will keep you updated on the new releases.

You can view the read-me with instructions and technical information via download link below.

[Download MaTiAz PSP 5.03 Exploit]
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